This training calendar is designed to be a statewide resource about the latest training opportunities in mental health and substance abuse recovery across Washington State. Most of these trainings are organized by outside organizations, so make sure to scroll down on the page of the training you’re interested in if you have questions or need to contact someone about the training. We invite you to learn about upcoming events and/or request that your training event be added to the calendar!
The 17th annual Saying It Out Loud Conference will be held April 23, 2018 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, and will feature Talcott Broadhead, MSW as keynote speaker. Registration is available here. Click here or call (877) 922-6635 for more information. For scholarship information and application, click HERE.
N. Central/Moses Lake The WRAP® Refresher is an interactive course co-facilitated by the Copeland Center Advanced Level Facilitators to sharpen and expand facilitation skills to further engage groups in the Wellness Recovery Action Planning. For more information, CLICK HERE. WRAP Refresher courses are intended for those who have completed the 5-day facilitator training (seminar 2). For a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor Training Opportunities, click here!
The upcoming BARRIER BUSTER WorkShop is designed to help folks get connected with programs that assist with Re-Entry Resources, Justice-Involved Options & Conviction History background topics. The goal of "Re-Entry Resources & Conviction History Options" is to present options, programs & opportunities towards life goals & livable-wage careers, and thus exit homelessness. These events are widely publicized throughout the Puget Sound region and through many agencies & public resources & event calendars. For more information, please CLICK HERE. Guest Speaker Roster
Place: Grant County Peers in Crisis & Suicide Prevention is a 2 part workshop that builds on itself. Participants will leave the morning session with an ability to recognize if the peer they are working with is in crisis, what to do about it and how to support the peer and still stay grounded themselves. The afternoon session will be based on the morning session and will provide additional tools for identifying a person at risk of suicide and responding appropriately....
Using peer specialists, coaches, and mentors to provide support and other services is a rapidly growing trend in behavioral health and integrated care services. In the past decade, there has been significant growth in this workforce segment as well as increasing options for training and certification. Yet, many behavioral health organizations continue to be uncertain about the best ways to provide support and supervision to peer staff. This webinar will offer an overview of the current literature, national trends and...
Place: Lewis County WRAP® workshops are designed to be highly interactive. Facilitators encourage participation at whatever level feels comfortable. WRAP® is a living document that is unique to everyone. WRAP® facilitators skillfully share the simple and profound educational model so that participants can incorporate WRAP® into their lives. Through engagement in a WRAP® Seminar 1 workshop, participants will have a good understanding of the Key Concepts of Wellness and Recovery, and explore ways to integrate the philosophy into daily life. Participants...
Location: Everett, WA 98203 Join the movement. Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or calling 911. Sometimes first aid is YOU. A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.
For individuals, peer supporters, and families, this is a unique opportunity to learn about changes coming to the behavioral system in your area and how you can have a voice. Please register at the link on the flyer. (If the link does not work, copy and paste it into your browser). There are a number of these events statewide, so please look for an event convenient to you. For more information, please click here.
Place: Spokane County The De-Escalation curriculum is founded upon the fundamental concepts of respect, support, prevention, and the mutual relationship. Peers will be provided with an array of effective non-violent skills that are designed to promote person-centered and recovery-based approaches. Peers will leave the workshop with skills and strategies for supporting someone whose behavior may escalate, while preserving the helping alliance. For more information or to register, CLICK HERE. For a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor Training...
Everett, WA NASW Washington State Chapter is pleased to offer this popular course to social workers seeking to become licensed. The Licensure Examination Preparation Course will assist social workers in their preparations to take either the clinical or advanced ASWB exam that is required for social work licensure in the State of Washington and most other states. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.
We encourage providers, state agencies, and consumer advocacy organizations to send us your training opportunities. To request that your training event be added to the calendar, please contact Alison Avery at aavery@thewashingtoncouncil.org and include the following information:
